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Character Role Analysis

Bobby and K-Boy and J. L.

Although Bobby and K-Boy and J. L. are friends, there are some serious differences between them, especially after Feather is born. Before Feather, Bobby is just one of the guys—he likes the arcade, painting graffiti, skipping school, hanging with his boys, and spending time with his girlfriend. But then Nia gets pregnant, and Bobby has to deal with situations that his two friends don't. Sure, they continue to support him, but they all know that their friendship has changed. Bobby has matured out of necessity, but his two friends are still blissing out in teenage-dom.